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4.6
869 Reviews (869)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
94.6%
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807 out of 869 reviews
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4.7
19 Reviews (19)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
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4.7
34 Reviews (34)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
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Layout
4.8
Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.1%
Recommend this course
32 out of 34 reviews
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Course Highlights
Lake Jovita's North course stands out in Florida for its rare elevation changes, rolling terrain, and consistently well-maintained fairways and greens. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and strong value make this a compelling destination worth the drive.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7226 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.8

Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club offers two championship courses, the North and the South. Both courses sprawl across a verdant landscape covered with mature oaks, lakes, and ponds. The terrain is unusually hilly for Florida. Like the South Course, the North Course is undulating with a lot of movement but it has even greater elevation changes than the South, which provides scenic views of the surrounding community. On a clear day, golfers can see at least five miles to the northeast from the second tee. The North has a more modern layout that plays a little bit longer. Although the golf courses are nestled amongst rolling hills, Lake Jovita is situated just 30 minutes north of Tampa. The unique hilliness of the courses and their convenient location have made them some of Florida's must-play courses.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Kurt Sandness (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt, slacks or shorts (walking short length) are preferred: work-out shorts or denim are not allowed.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness
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Reviews

4.6
869 Reviews (869)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Dinner 11
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 50
Elevation Changes 44
Undulating Greens 41
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 43
Playing Multiple Courses 33
Locals 32
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 43
Convenient to the City 16
In the 'Burbs 16

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Reviews 96
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course!

This was my first time at Lake Jovita and I very much enjoyed the round. Although I had not played it before, there were only a couple of holes where I was puzzled as to where to go off of the tee. It was a challenging but fair course and worth the price. My surprise for the day was the friendliness of the staff both in the pro shop and the starter. Very personable! Will definitely be going to this course frequently on my return visits.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

North Course

This was by far the best course I’ve played this year. The conditions were PERFECT. Fairways and greens were in spectacular shape. I’d definitely would recommend the North course over the South!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 128
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Jovita

Great shape, starter a real positive today, always a treat to play this course, fairways generous. Nice greens. Wish they had some ball washers

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A NEW FAVOURITE

Great variety with big elevation changes for Florida. Greens were huge with lots of big breaks but true.The only negative was that the Bunkers had not dried out after a big rain several days ago and staff had not been able to fix the washouts although they were working on restoring som that were drying out. Had a great day and looking forward to going back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

North course was in great condition and it’s a nice layout. Pace was slow but played a PM round... 4:30 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 264
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice, Fun Course - Do NOT Rent Clubs There

This was my first time playing at Lake Jovita. I flew in this morning from out of state. The airline lost my clubs so I had to rent clubs at the course. The rental clubs were AWFUL. I four different brands of clubs that made up the set of clubs. The set did not have a putter so I asked the gentleman if I could get a putter. The only right handed putter available was a VERY OLD, wooden putter straight out of the 1980s. I was charged $60 for the rental clubs and should have only been charged $10 based on the age, condition and hodge-podge of clubs I was given. The set had to pitching wedges, two four irons, no 3 wood, no 5 wood, no 3 iron.

Other than the crappy rental clubs, I really liked the course and I would highly recommend the course to anyone looking to play a well kpet, fun and challenging course.

When i pulled into the parking lot, a person n picked me up at my car. Everything was very nice (except the rental clubs). The greens were quick, rolled true, very large and challenging with lots of slopes and undulations.

If you have not played this course, make it a point to go play. .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

will play again

although it was a rather cool morning, this was a better than expected round . the staff was friendly and the golf course was in very good condition.

Pace of play was better then average and were able to beat the 4 hour round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played the South course

Got there early and hit some balls. Starter told me I could play the South course if I wanted since it was more open. They overseeded 6 weeks ago and it’s in great shape. Greens are firm and fast.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fast and Challenging

Fairways and tee boxes in great shape, greens rolled true and quick. Not your typical Florida course, elevation change and large undulating greens. Three puts will happen if you don’t stick it close. 80% of putts here in Florida, you can usually just firm the putt inside or just on edge and they’ll fall...... NOT HERE!!! Pace and line need to be exact or it’s 4 feet by (or more)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 500 Contributor

Big let down

I recommend this course based on the potential I saw, not the conditions I played in. Some of the Tee Boxes were really rough with bare ground and weeds. Quite a few Greens were in bade shape, as well. Fairways were missing grass in places, and the Rough was, well......rough (unplayable). I have played with a lot of people that have told me I had to try Lake Jovita out. It is over an hour drive, but I put a few Promo codes together and offset the high price and drove down from Citrus County. Really a big let down.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

WOW What a Great Course!

The fairways were like carpet and the greens were unbelievable! We will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day

Great day of golf with friends course condition very good greens fast fairway beautiful.

Don't miss it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 122
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens, tees and fairways in very good shape

The course was in very good shape. The greens were fast as well as they were holding approach shots. Overall a good day!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Outing!!

We played the North Course and overall, the course is in great shape and the greens are rolling! Looking forward to returning to play the South Course. I highly recommend playing Lake Jovita and bring your A game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 11/29/2018

Thank you for the 5-star review of Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club. Please come back and visit us again soon!

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